Though these vadas have always been part of our cooking, I got more exposed to it only after marriage. The first time I went to my in laws place, I saw Athamma making a huge batch of these vadas and later this continued in my home as well. As I was planning for a festival menu, I thought I will make this. little differently than our regular method.
Thatta Payaru Vadai
Ingredients Needed:
Thatta Payaru / Alasandalu - 1 cup
Red Chillies - 2
Green Chilies - 1 big
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Onion, finely chopped - 1 big
Salt to taste
Crushed Garlic - 2 -3 cloves
Mint Leaves – few
Curry Leaves - handful finely chopped
Coriander leaves handful chopped
Oil for deep frying
How to make the Vadai
Wash and soak the Black eyed peas in twrice the amount of water overnight. Next moring change the water couple of times and drain well.
Take the peas in a mixer, add chopped red chilies, salt and grind to a coarse batter.
Transfer to a bowl. Add finely chopped onions, crushed garlic, chopped green chilies, cumin seeds, chopped curry leaves, mint leaves and coriander leaves.
Heat a Kadai with oil for deep frying. Simmer once its hot.
Meanwhile remove small balls of batter, pat it down, make a hole in the center and gently slide into hot oil. You can use a plastic sheet to make the discs, or your palms to make. Just remember it should be wet but not with too much water.
Cook on both sides of the vada and drain them to a kitchen towel.
Serve hot with coconut chutney.
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Varadas Kitchen says
I have never used black eyed peas in vadas. Sounds very interesting.
Priya Suresh says
Super crispy vadais, feel like munching some..love it.
Suma Gandlur says
Yummy and crispy. They are popular street food too in Rayalaseema.
rajani says
These peas are new for me as well in vadas. Nice..And I dont even follow the tradition of offering to God. It goes straight to the camera :D!
Jayashree says
Coincidentally, I had these vadas today - made by my friend from Andhra. They do taste absolutely delicious.
Sowmya :) says
The vadas look crunchy and yummy. Perfect tea time snack. Will have to try this
Sowmiasgalley says
I never heard of vadai from that's payar... Looks healthy and tasty
Padmajha PJ says
Never used this lentil in vadai.. Must try. I have a pack ready 🙂
Srividhya says
This is very interesting. Must try it for sure.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
I had tried this vadai the first time after seeing it in your blog. Loved it to core and I make it very often now. Never knew people in TN make it too...
Pavani N says
Oh what a crispy and delicious black eyed peas Vada.
Chef Mireille says
like your idea that God would enjoy delicious food too - I am sure he would love this offering
Harini-Jaya R says
Lovely vadas. Black eyed peas taste awesome in a vada.